Seisoit

Seisoit is a finite verb form in Finnish, representing the second-person singular past tense of the verb seisoa, meaning “to stand.” It is used to describe a completed standing action directed at or involving the person being addressed, and it is often found in narratives or dialogues where the subject is known as “you.”

Etymology and grammar: The infinitive is seisoa. The past tense forms in Finnish are built on the verb stem, with person-specific endings. For the second person singular past, the ending -it is attached to the stem seis-, yielding seisoit. In standard Finnish spelling and pronunciation, this form follows typical verb-conjugation patterns and does not require an explicit subject pronoun to convey who performed the action.

Usage and examples: Seisoit is common in both spoken and written Finnish when recounting past actions involving the listener. For example: Seisoit paikallasi, kun odotin. This translates to “You stood in place while I waited.” The form is used across registers, from everyday conversation to storytelling, and its exact stress and intonation can vary with dialect and emphasis.

Related forms: The root verb is seisoa. Other related past forms include seisoi (he/she stood) and seisoin (I stood). Finnish verbs are generally used without subject pronouns when the subject is clear from context, with the verb ending providing person and tense information.

See also: Finnish verb conjugation, seisoa, Finnish grammar.